[Davec86]

I'm not sure if anyone is particularly interested, but I'll tell you anyway!
I was inspired a while back by another members photos of an LED interior light upgrade, but gutted when I found out that move/take Up!s have festoon bulbs as not wedges like the high/black/whites.
Anyway, some digging and I found two solutions - one being a festoon adaptor that plugs into a panel of LEDSs, seemed like a good call, but the one I ordered turned out too big to fit behind the diffuser. Second being essentially a festoon bulb, but the glass/filament centre has even replaced with a metal block with two white LEDs sat inside.
Turns out the second works an looks best, and can be bought from HellFrauds for about £10. Winner.
The pictures don't do it justice I don't think, but it throws out a nice, crisp white light, and plenty of it. Happy days. Enjoy

 

[Mulo]

You mention that the bulbs in the move up are different from the high up, how so?Edited by: Mulo

 

[Davec86]

As I say, the bulbs in a Move Up! are festoon bulbs, and I am told those in a High Up! are wedge type bulbs, 501s maybe?

 

[Mulo]

thats funny, I wouldn't have imagined the bulbs would be different between the two models

anyway, quick googling:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/festoon/

 

[gary02tdi]

It not a case of different levels of trim (take, move or high up!)It depends on if you have a sunroof or not I think?
Dug has a sunroof there for wedge 501 type bulbs, I had an up! with no sunroof there for festoon type bulb.
Maybe other members could confirm this?

Here's a link to my led mods
http://www.upownersclub.co.uk/forum/dug-gets-some-new-mods_topic2773_post32401.html?KW=#32401

Edited by: gary02tdi

 

[uphu]

http://www.upownersclub.co.uk/forum/tail-light-bulbs_topic2821_post32926.html?KW=#32926

 

[Davec86]

Ok, well maybe it will help for those sans sunroof. Either way, take it it leave it as you will.
Just thought I'd share my experience.

 

[wabbit1]

Hi everyone,

Bit of a thread hijack but my question is in relation to LED bulbs

can someone please confirm what type of bulbs the DRL's are?

Many thanks

 

[Davec86]

If you use the forum search, there is a thread dedicated to bulb types, in fact, it's a sticky. You can't miss it.

 

[b82ry]

I have changed the original interior bulb to this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/310524860211?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649Works good when turned on, but when I set switch to "door opened" mode, LED is shining on minimal power (can't notice in day). Maybe some suggestions, how to turn it off?

 

[Ghidora]

The Passat W8 Lamp should fit! thats much cooler than standard


Had it in my Golf III aswell...
Edited by: Ghidora

 

[Davec86]

My bulb does the same, a very very feint glow.

 

[Ecksile]

Seems like the light staying on is not a problem confined to the Up:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_204091_langId_-1_categoryId_272449#tab3

 

[ccm]

I have changed the original interior bulb to this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/310524860211?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649Works good when turned on, but when I set switch to "door opened" mode, LED is shining on minimal power (can't notice in day). Maybe some suggestions, how to turn it off?

I had the same issue on my Bravo. This is solved by installing CANBUS LEDs. Basically those are LEDs with an added resistor. Something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-CANBUS-Festoon-Dome-6-LED-5050-SMD-Interior-Bulb-Light-36mm-White-DC-12V-/221163517137?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337e5f74d1&vxp=mtr

Edited by: ccm

 

[b82ry]

ccm, THX!

 

[ccm]

No problem.
You can also weld the resistor yourself, but its much more elegant to buy this LED with integrated resistor. And the cost is really low.

 

[b82ry]

ordered this one, will see if the errordisappearshttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200863055909?item=200863055909&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

 

[Ecksile]

A number of you have changed the interior light to LED, but can anyone tell me how to remove the plastic lens that covers the bulb.

Very nervous of inserting a screwdriver on the wrong side and breaking it. Thanks.

 

[Davec86]

Just pop a flat blade in between the plastic diffuser and the headlining on the side nearest the windscreen and pop it out. You literally only have to push it in about 1mm. It's worth popping your finger behind the flat blade too so that you don't crush the headlining.
If you're still unsure, I'll take a few photos later for you

 

[SmogDec]

it's too strong but if u use a lil bit of force you will be able to remove it.this is my configuration



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